Nasopalatine duct cyst. Review of the literature and report of 22 cases.
The nasopalatine duct cyst is the most common non-odontogenic cyst in the oral area. The literature is reviewed regarding terminology, epidemiology, etiology, radiology, microscopic findings and treatment of these cysts, and is followed by a discussion of the data of 22 patients. A correct diagnosis can only the made after proper clinical, radiographic and histopathologic examination.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010159:Palate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography